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Ike
in Super Smash Bros. 4
Ike
FireEmblemSymbol.svg
Universe Fire Emblem
Other playable appearance in Brawl


Availability Starter
Final Smash Great Aether
Ike (SSB4)

Ike (アイク, Aiku) returns as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. 4. He was announced on May 23rd, 2014, in a Director's Room Miiverse post. Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones was released the same day in North America in 2005. Rather than using his design from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance as was the case in Brawl, his design here is based on his appearance in the game's sequel, Radiant Dawn.

Changes from Brawl

The speed of Ike's notably sluggish moves has been improved with some nerfs to damage.

  •   Ike is slightly heavier than in Brawl.
  •   Up tilt is stronger.
  •   Down tilt is faster and deals horizontal knockback at the tip.
  •   Quick Draw's no longer leaves Ike in a helpless state when it hits the foe, has less landing lag overall, and covers a greater distance.
    •   Quick Draw is weaker.
  •   When using Eruption, Ragnell will now shine when it has reached its full power before becoming completely charged, providing an indication of when to release it without suffering recoil damage, and seems to charge slightly faster and has a bigger hitbox.
    •   It is also weaker.
  •   Dash attack is stronger.
  •   Neutral air is slightly sped up.
  •   Forward air has slightly less start up lag.
  •   All throws are stronger.
  •   Down smash is slightly stronger.
  •   Counter comes out faster.
  •   Ike jumps higher.
  •   Forward tilt, forward aerial, back aerial deal less damage.
  •   Jab combo deals less damage.
  •   Aether deals less damage.
  •   Great Aether's power has been lowered from 78% to 60%.
  •   Ike's neutral attack power has been lowered from 4% to 3%.
  •   Side special's power has been lowered from 16% to 13%.
  •   Most of his moves that involve flames have changed to be a blue color, rather than a red color.

The following moves remain visually unchanged:

Moveset

 
  Name Damage Description
Neutral attack - 3% Ike jabs, kicks, and then executes an overhead slash. The slash has moderate knockback.
3%
5%
Forward tilt rowspan="1" 14% Ike swings Ragnell horizontally. Can be angled.
Up tilt rowspan="1" 14% sweetspot, 10% sourspot An upward slash, which starts from the ground. Has good vertical range. Sourspot is on the very end of the attack.
Down tilt rowspan="1" 7% A low, sweeping slash.
Dash attack 8% Ike swings Ragnell upward after charging forward. This attack has some delay before coming out.
Forward smash rowspan="1" 22% Ike preforms a very powerful overhead swing. It has some delay before beginning to charge, and it has long ending lag. However, it has very high KO potential at low percentages.
Up smash 17% Ike swings Ragnell in an arc above his head.
Down smash 14% in front, 17% in back Ike slashes in front and then in back. Somewhat difficult to land, and both hits land on the same fighter only under certain circumstances. Can be good for surprising.
Neutral aerial rowspan="1" 9% sweetspot, 6% sourspot Ike swings in a circular motion around himself. The sourspot occurs at the very end of the attack.
Forward aerial rowspan="1" 12% A powerful, overhead swing. Somewhat long delay, and long ending lag.
Back aerial 13% Ike quickly swings Ragnell backward. Has a narrow hitbox, but comes out very fast.
Up aerial 11% Ike swings Ragnell in a helicopter motion above his head. Hitbox stays out for some time.
Down aerial 15% A downward swing. Unless the hit lands on near the hilt, this attack is a meteor smash.
Grab An average grab.
Pummel 3% Headbutts opponent.
Forward throw 7% Ike tosses his opponent forward.
Back throw 7% Kicks foe backward.
Up throw 7% Ike throws foe upward. Knockback is not very dependent on damage.
Down throw 4% After throwing foe on the ground, Ike jumps on victim. At low percentages, this can be followed by Aether.
Forward roll
Back roll
Spot dodge
Air dodge
Techs
Floor attack (front)
Floor getups (front)
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Floor attack (back)
Floor getups (back)
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Floor attack (trip)
Floor getups (trip)
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Edge attack
Edge getups
Neutral special Default Eruption 10% uncharged, 35% fully charged Ike charges Ragnell before thrusting it in the ground, creating a pillar of blue fire. If fully charged, Ike receives 10% recoil damage. Upon being fully charged, Ragnell flashes. If the button is released when the flash occurs, Eruption occurs slightly sooner, but has all the effects of a fully charged Eruption.
Custom 1 Tempest
Custom 2 Furious Eruption
Side special Default Quick Draw 6% uncharged, 13% charged Ike charges, and rushes forward upon releasing. If Ike comes into contact with another fighter, he slashes in a similar way to that of the forward tilt. Charge can be held indefinitely. If Ike does not hit, the move has long ending lag. Failing to hit while airborne causes Ike to become helpless.
Custom 1 Close Combat
Custom 2 Unyielding Blade
Up special Default Aether 20% total Ike throws Ragnell upward, launching nearby fighters in the air. Ragnell spins in place, dealing several hits and trapping foes. Then Ike jumps up and grabs Ragnell, followed by a downward slam. Ike has super armor for most of the move's duration. It offers poor horizontal recovery.
Custom 1 Aether Dive
Custom 2 Aether Wave
Down special Default Counter 10%? Ike holds up Ragnell. If Ike is hit shortly after the move begins, he strikes back.
Custom 1 Paralyzing Counter
Custom 2 Smash Counter
Final Smash Great Aether

Special Moves

In Super Smash Bros. 4, special moves can be swapped out for different variants, but Ike's have yet to be seen in action. He retains all of his original special moves. These are Ike's special moves:

Special Move Basic Custom 1 Custom 2
Neutral Special Eruption Tempest Furious Eruption
Side Special Quick Draw Close Combat Unyielding Blade
Up Special Aether Aether Dive Aether Wave
Down Special Counter Paralyzing Counter Smash Counter
Final Smash Great Aether

Alternate costumes

 
               

Trophies

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS trophies discriptions

Ike's regular trophy can be obtained by completing Classic Mode with him and his alternative trophy can be obtained by completing All-Star mode with him.

Ike
NA: One of the main characters from the Fire Emblem series. Having fought in the Mad King's War, restored the fallen nation of Crimea, and taken on the Begnion Empire, Ike is rightly called a hero. He has the strength to back the title—one good swing of his blade can launch the heaviest of foes.
PAL: One of the main characters from the Fire Emblem series. Having fought in the Mad King's War, played a huge part in restoring the fallen nation of Crimea, and taken on the Begnion Emprire, Ike is rightly called a hero. And he has the strength to go with that title. One good swing of his blade can launch even the heaviest of fighters.
Ike (Alt.)
Ike's side smash is a powerful two-handed sword strike. It's one of the best launch attacks in the entire game, though it will leave you wide open when you use it. For Eruption, one of his specials, you stab the ground and unleash a pillar of fire. Charging for too long will hurt Ike, so be careful!


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